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Mildly interesting, but mis-categorized as psychological thriller. This is a drama. It is very predictable. I wish I had read hard copy rather than listened to the audiobook. Though the narrator did a good job, it was a bit difficult to listen to.

jennharmon's review against another edition

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fast-paced

4.0

Clara, who was raised by her husband’s parents, loves her life. She loves her husband, the daughters that she “trains” for his business and loves their home. One day it is all ripped away and she finds herself sequestered and people are telling her that her name is Diana. Diana’s world explodes and everything that she thought was her reality quickly crumbles as layers are peeled ack to reveal her true identity and what she has been unknowingly involved in since she was a child.

carlydick28's review against another edition

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dark inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

alexandrias_library's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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addyreadsitall's review against another edition

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4.0

This book had its hands wrapped around me and digging into my soul from page one. Rena Olsen wrote something that, quite literally, stopped my breath a few times. A story of abuse, manipulation, brainwashing, violence, strength, and courage - The Girl Before is a powerful look at human trafficking and just how ugly a world it is. This book disgusted me to the core and I don’t think I would have preferred it any other way. This book left me raw, angry, scared, and yet hopeful.

I truthfully believe that this is a book that everyone should read because it is a very real and prevalent issue in today’s society.

heyjasmyne's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

wombat_88's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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